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- by Mary SubialkaGet in the game with twists on cheesy favorites from easy make-your-own pizza, wings, and artichoke dip to a pumpkin baked brie, and more The post Game-Day Bites appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by Jerrod SumnerThese products celebrate sustainability, sustenance, and style for the season The post 5 Locally Made Goods and Gifts for Fall appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by Minnesota MonthlyThings to do around the Twin Cities this week include ”Beetlejuice,” Black Fashion Week MN, Art Along the Lake, and more The post Best Bets: Sept. 18-24 appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by Jerrod SumnerIt’s OK if you burn the nuts. The chef, author, and TV host ’failed so many times’ making her third book, ’Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others.’ The post Amy Thielen Is Your Guide for Hosting More Dinner Parties appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by Cann Social TonicsCann exploded onto the Minnesota scene in October 2022 and has become one of the best-selling cannabis beverage brands in the state The post It’s High Time You Tried Cann appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by Twin Cities in MotionA Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon run became a way to honor family members who fought, or were fighting, cancer. “I had the overwhelming feeling that I wasn’t doing that run alone, and I’m guessing that meant dad was with me.” The post A Marathon Story: The Names on Her Arms appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by JNBA Financial AdvisorsHow do you know when you’re ready to retire? The answer is more complex than just looking at the balance of your savings account The post How do you know you’re ready to retire? appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by Mary SubialkaCheck out local apple orchards for delicious fruit, baked goodies, and fun activities The post Apple Harvest Time! appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by Erik TormoenInspired by classic French cuisine and the famous Moulin Rouge, Maison Margaux is a sparkling new brasserie by chef David Fhima The post The Dish: Maison Margaux in the North Loop appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by Jason DeRushaThe retro restaurant classic is all the buzz The post Superb Supper Clubs: Jason’s Picks For Steak and Tradition appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
- by Joe MetzlerI think we can all agree we are ready for some familiarity and to put these unprecedented times behind us. However, while we hate to say it, we must; there was nothing predictable about 2021, including the housing market. Interest rates hit record lows and we saw the strongest yearly growth in single-family home prices ever. Foreclosure rates […]
- by Joe MetzlerMinneapolis, MN: Smart people know to shop at least a few mortgage lenders when buying or refinance a home. The typical search these days is done on the internet via your favorite search engine. You are quickly bombarded with results like Best Mortgage Lender, Top Mortgage Lenders, 10 Best Mortgage Lenders, Best Online lenders, Best […]
- by Joe MetzlerWe get it, these are challenging time, and with reduction in hours, and job loss, making your house payment can be a challenge. As part of the CARE ACT, the government has forced lenders to offer forbearance to anyone who asks WITHOUT requiring proof of hardship. A better understanding of forbearance would be to say […]
- by Joe MetzlerCan I have more than one VA loan at a time? The quick answer is, you sure can. Minneapolis, MN: VA loans can be confusing. Veterans frequently ask if they can have more than one VA mortgage loan at a time. The quick answer is yes, while the longer answers is this question usually breaks […]
- by Joe MetzlerThe days of the easy money, and just about everyone getting a home loan are long gone. Today, mortgage lenders are required to prove and document your ability to safely afford the house payment, and show that you are responsible with OK or better credit. So you’ll usually need these things in order to get […]
- by Joe MetzlerBuy a MN home with as little as $1,000 down? Yes, it is possible. Minneapolis, MN: One of the biggest true hurdles to home ownership is a lack of down payment money. Sadly, many people don’t even apply for a home loan, because they think you need a much bigger down payment than you actually […]
- by Joe MetzlerCREDIT SCORE TIPS Are you making this credit score mistake? Many people believe that running up credit card balances, then making on time payments or paying it in full each month will build higher credit scores. This is a MYTH! You don’t need to carry a balance or use your card in order to build credit. […]
- by Joe MetzlerStudent Loans and Mortgage Approval. What are the guidelines? Minneapolis, MN: Student loan debt is at an all time high, and has been noted as a contributing factor to why may people have been unable to purchase a home, especially first time home buyers. Recent changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines have made […]
- by Joe MetzlerWith the latest hack of personal information from one of the big three credit bureaus, the topic of freezing your credit report to prevent identity theft is back in the news. Having a credit freeze on while getting a mortgage loan can cause huge headaches. A credit report freeze, does exactly as the name implies. […]
- by Joe MetzlerMinneapolis, MN: No one likes having dings on their credit report, but let’s face it, sometimes it is impossible to avoid. When credit dings happen, it is important to work on getting back into the credit good graces, as it effect so many things in your life, from ability to get a mortgage loan, the […]
